Agena Flexible Slow Motion Cable with Rosette Handle - 6.5"

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This is a rigid slow-motion control stalk for manual control of your mount's RA or Dec axis. The cable is 6.5" long and the end shaft has a 0.24" (6mm) bore. If your Antares, Celestron, Orion, Vixen or other mount has a knob or short stalk for slow motion control on either axis, then you can replace it with this control stalk for more convenient control of the slow motion function. Just remove the existing part (knob/short stalk), slide this longer stalk on to the slow motion shaft, tighten the locking screw (no tools required) and you are good to go. Sold individually or in pairs.

Important Note: Be sure to measure the diameter of your mount's shaft before you order this item. Some mounts have a larger 8mm shaft, and this item will not work with those.

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Review by Claude H.

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Aug 10, 2018

5.06.5&quot; Handles

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Another review mentioned that the screws were too long for Vixen PortaMount. I easily replaced them with hex screws from the hardware store and they work great. A good replacement for the original plastic handles from Vixen.

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Review by Matt L.

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May 22, 2018

3.0Well Made, But One Major Caveat ...

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This is a well made product, but beware that due to the excessive length of the knurled portion of the set screw, there may be some clearance issues. These do not work on a Vixen Porta II mount due to the lack of clearance between the set screw and the mount housing. In my case, I ended up using them on an older Vixen alt-az mount without any issues. Make sure that you have at least 3/8" clearance between the slow motion shaft and any obstruction on the mount for which you may be considering purchasing these handles.

5.0lost oem

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Review by Mark H.

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Apr 19, 2018

4.0Not bad

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The extension stalk works and fits fine, the quality is just ok.... I think the knob itself is a little short in length. I prefer the knob that came with my twilight 1 alt Mount. That one is a little easier to use with gloves.

5.0Exactly what I needed. High quality. Fast shipping.

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Review by BKR of El Paso, TX.

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Jan 23, 2016

5.0Slow Motion Cables

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Lightweight,Easy to Use,Accurate

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I had two slow motion control cables on my telescope that for some reason had broken. I tried reinforcing and taping, but without good results. I had tried several places over the years to find replacements and was not successful until I found this source. It was just what I needed and they work perfectly as replacements.

2.0Flexible???

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I am befuddled by the high reviews here! The quality of these are laughable and the cost of materials and labor could not be more than 50 cents. It is almost a sin to put this on my vintage Vixen Super Polaris EQ mount. But, with some black electrical tape around the cheap crimped metal ends, they look OK. They do function so I gave them 2 stars. I reckon that "flexible" can be loosely defined. I'm glad I bought the shorter ones. The longer ones would look like hair licks. I'm just sayin'.

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4.0Good Cables...only cables around

Got the cables within days of purchasing which is always great. The quality is of okay construction, but I was expecting this. It is these or some Vixen ones that are like twice the price.

They work great and really help me slew my newtonian scope, since it is hard to reach around that big 'ol tube. I got a pair of the 6.5" and 9.5" for my 8" newtonian reflect with german mount. I might cut the 9.5 to a 6.5 and have both mounted on my declination axis.

Only con is that the screws are too tall and hit my mount in one area. So I just grinded them down, or you can buy new screws for like $0.50 at the store.

Great cables for the price, might need new tighening screws though depending on scope/mount.

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Review by rockethead26 of Indiana.

1363996800

Mar 22, 2013

4.06.5" cable

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Compact,Strong Construction

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Could Be Easier To Attach

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I bought these to substitute for the longer controls that came standard on my StarGuy version of the Vixen Porta II mount. The long ones are fine for a longer telescope tube, but I needed something shorter for use with my short tube Lunt 60 Solar scope.

The shorter controls are definitely easier to use, but the only thing I would change is the small thumb screws that make it really difficult to tighten the control securely to the mount.

This is a minor issue since it's easy enough to buy a couple of replacements at the local hardware store.

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Review by Astronut of SW Missouri.

1360368000

Feb 8, 2013

3.0Decent for the cost

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These are OK for the cost. I had to drill and pin the ends to keep them from slipping. These were purchase as a replacement at about half the cost of the originals. These are functional after the mod, but not the same quality as the Vixen ones I replaced (lost).

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5.0Excellent Slow Motion Cable

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Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Convenient

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None

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My cable was another brand and came apart on the flexible shaft. I replaced it with the Agena flexible slow motion cable which appears to be of quality construction and stronger built at a reasonable price. Very satisfied and shipping was quick. Agena provides excellent products and service.

5.0Just what I needed!

The telescope I bought came with unbelievably short slow motion cables. So short and stiff there was practically no cable! When I told this to the cutomer service rep he balked and said they should be fine. They had no replacement because they are all that short. The R.A. one was always blocking the OTA, and I could not bend it at all and it was so short I almost injured myself by overextending my arm. Then I found your website, ordered one cable (I used the stock R.A. one I got for the Dec part, it's longer and a good length for that)got it very promptly and it works like a charm. Good price too. Thank you!

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5.0Slow motion controls

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Accurate,Compact,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Lightweight

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Last year I purchased an EQ-1 mount to work with my PST solar scope, but when I got home my controls were gone. I checked with Orion but they don't sell parts like that. Other controls that I found were too expensive. But Agena had the controls in various sizes and at a very good price. Service was excellent and I was very pleased with the quality.

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Review by Atnbirdie of Middletown, MD.

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May 28, 2011

5.0A cable that is really a cable!

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Strong Construction,Accurate

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Unlike other sites that call plastic slow motion controls"cables", these really are spring cables in a plastic sheath. I had plastic ones from another vendor that broke in the cold. These are quality items.

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Review by Tim C of Marietta, GA.

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Mar 15, 2011

5.0Very High Quality

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Strong Construction

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Bought these to replace the very poor quality knobs that come with a Vixen mini porta mount. Quality of these cables exceeded my expectations (especially for the price). Now I'm very happy with my Vixen mini-porta. I bought the 11.5 inch version by the way.

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Review by Kevin the Starman of Medford, OR.

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Feb 26, 2010

4.0Slow Motion Cables

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Accurate

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I needed the longest cables so I could reach around my meter long tube of my 4.7" refractor.
These cables are sturdy and allow me to stay at the eyepiece as I manually keep the objects in the field of view of my choice.

5.0Very solid, well made

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Strong Construction

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None

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I used these to replace the poor quality slow motion controls on a Vixen mini portamount. These were MUCH better quality than they appeared in the pictures. Very heavy duty, solidly made, good construction. Fairly stiff which is what you want in these. You just need enough flexibility to help isolate vibrations from your hands getting into the mount. These do the trick.